Components of Good Pasture Grass
Often, I am on farms and get asked the million dollar question “Why don’t I have any grass?” or “How can I grow grass?” As much as I wish I held the secret to rapid, prolific grass; I… Read More
Tag: Livestock
2018 Livestock & Forage Field Day
2018 Livestock & Forages Field Day Thursday, July 26, 2018 @ 8:00am Santa Fe River Ranch 29220 NW 122 ST. Alachua, FL 32615 Registration $20 by July 19th or $50 at the gate Topics Include: Pesticide Calibration… Read More
Chicken Treats & Toys Workshop
Join us on July 14th from 10am-12pm to learn about some new chicken treats and toys! This annual workshop will discuss some options to keep your hens cool during the hot Florida summer and keep them entertained! Attendees… Read More
Grazing Management for Florida Pastures
Grazing management is often defined as the manipulation of livestock grazing methods to reach the overall desired results. The way you manage your grazing system can be determined by the type of forage species on your operation, the… Read More
Fly Control in Cattle Important During Summer Months
The temperature has risen across the southeastern United States and so has the water in your rain gauge in many areas. For cattle producers this brings on much needed summer forages, hay production, and time to evaluate their… Read More
EVENT: 2018 Forage management workshop and tour
Register now to reserve your spot for the 2018 Forage Management Workshop and Tour, set for Aug. 24. Facilitated by the South Florida Beef-Forage Program of UF/IFAS Extension, the program is set to run 8 a.m. to 5… Read More
Horse Herald – May 2018
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Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop-Highlands County
Program Overview As a new extension agent in Highlands County, I was able to create a Needs Assessment and distribute it to the majority of Highlands County cattle producers. Based upon their needs, one of my programming areas… Read More
Lafayette 4-H Members Participate in 2018 Suwannee Valley Youth Show
Lafayette 4-H Club was well represented at the recent Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale at the 103rd Suwannee County Fair in Live Oak. Lafayette 4-H Hog Exhibitors Members showing hogs included : Gavin Barnes, Kiley Beach,… Read More
Caseous Lymphadenitis in Sheep and Goats: avoid it before you get it
When we look for a used car, we often ask for the Carfax®. This report tells you the history of the vehicle and gives you a vision of what potential issues you may run into in the future…. Read More